Explanation of NTBackup /Nopoll Parameter Is Incorrect

ID: Q177657

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0

SYMPTOMS

The NTBackup Help file does not correctly explain the NTBackup /nopoll parameter.

MORE INFORMATION

The /nopoll parameter disables the standard scan function for the DAT tape type when you start NTBackup.

NOTE: Do not use the /nopoll parameter with any other parameters.

The /nopoll parameter can not erase a tape.

Note that moving tapes between different manufacturers of tape drives may cause problems if one manufacturer supports compression and the other manufacturer does not. Depending on the tape drive, you may receive one of the following error messages:

Tape Drive Error Detected.

Tape Drive Not Responding.

Bad Tape.

To erase a tape that is causing one of these issues, start NTBackup from the command prompt with the /nopoll parameter, erase the tape, and then quit NTBackup.

NOTE: Do not use the /nopoll parameter for any operation other than erase.

Keywords : kbtool ntbackup NTSrvWkst
Version : WinNT:3.5,3.51,4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug